Here is part 2 of Galkin’s list. I know it probably seems sooo behind the times to keep talking about 2009 songs, especially while there is so much new music already out this year (Yeasayer, Hot Chip, Ok Go – dare I even say Ke$ha? – to name a few) but Galkin’s list is easily still my favorite playlist on my iPod right now, and it needs to be completed. Besides, didn’t you need some new stuff to stream at work? We’ll get to 2010 soon enough, don’t worry…
85. Eminem – “We Made You”
Much anticipated comeback was good, not great. Good to see he still likes to make fun of people though.
84. The National – “So Far Around The Bend”
On the Dark Was The Night compilation – check it out, seriously
83. Manchester Orchestra – “I’ve Got Friends”
Band that you can distinctly hear maturing over their last 3 albums
82. Muse – “Undisclosed Desires”
Need to see these guys in concert. Will be epic.
81. Say Anything – “Hate Everyone”
One of my favorite bands, but didn’t connect with the new album like previous ones
80. Paramore – “Ignorance”
Hayley Williams is adorable. That is all.
79. Anderson – “Trevor On The Dancefloor”
Fun electronic dance-y song you’ve never heard of from a band you don’t know. It’s my list.
78. Yes Giantess – “Can’t Help It”
Michael Jackson-like sounding lead singer makes me miss MJ…the non-crazy, black version
77. Pony Pony Run Run – “Walking On A Line”
Don’t care for the band name, good thing they make catchy music
76. Classified – “Choose Your Own Adventure 3”
White Canadien rapper, eh? I’m as surprised as you are. Also known as the Steve Nash of rap (may or may not have made that last part up)
75. Jay-Z – “Run This Town”
Excellent chorus by Rihanna along with Kanye kept in check made this a winner
74. Peter Bjorn And John – “Nothing To Worry About”
Including singing kids generally makes things better
73. Shakira – “She Wolf (Villians Remix)”
Heavy breathing also makes things better
72. Taking Back Sunday – “Sink Into Me”
A favorite band from high school still has something left in the tank
71. Flight Of The Conchords – “Carol Brown”
“…hoping that you’ll stick around” – would have enjoyed another season of FOTC
70. Harlem Shakes – “Strictly Game”
Good band that unfortunately broke up…luckily it was after I got to see them live
69. Neon Indian – “Deadbeat Summer”
Trippy.
68. The Sounds – “No One Sleeps When I’m Awake (Viking Remix)”
An already good song, but the additions in the remix put it over the top
67. Norah Jones – “Chasing Pirates”
Classiest song of the year
66. Wale – “90210”
Disappointing live, but still one of the top rappers IMO
65. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Zero”
Spin’s song of the year – not mine, but still really good
64. Simian Mobile Disco – “Audacity Of Huge (Dada Life Guerilla Remix)”
The ones who usually do the remixing get remixed themselves – what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, right?
63. The Big Pink – “Dominos”
Methodically paced and catchy song about girls falling like dominos
62. Glee Cast – “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Best song by a fake Glee club
61. The Bird And The Bee – “Love Letter To Japan”
I feel like The Bird and the Bee are a hidden gem – have always enjoyed their quirky songs.
60. Jay-Z – “DOA”
Electric guitar and soprano sax make this much more than your regular rap song
59. Owl City – “Cave In”
Called Owl City a year and a half ago…you’re welcome
58. Parachute – “Under Control”
Charlottesville/UVA band that is gaining popularity – this should have been a bigger hit
57. Florence And The Machine – “Dog Days Are Over”
Florence’s haunting yet fierce voice make the first track of the album stand out
56. The Drums – “Let’s Go Surfing”
Old school sounding song of the year…think a modern indie Beach Boys
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